Director Of Operations

Overview

Lead and manage all aspects of construction work for an architecture firm.

Key Responsibilities

• construction drawings
• permitting
• materials
• closeout review
• contract admin
• site visits

Tasks

-Assign workload and adjust staffing needs as required. -Provide expert knowledge of materials, assemblies, and technical detail solutions. -Collaborate with the Senior Client Relationship Manager for production services. -Oversee all firm work related to construction drawings, permitting, and entitlements. -Travel to job sites and internal meetings as needed, with project-specific travel reimbursed. -Direct and oversee Project Managers and Production Staff. -Administer contracts and prepare addenda and construction bulletins. -Review RFIs, submittals, and manage closeouts and warranty reviews.

Requirements

• autocad
• mep
• illinois license
• ncarb
• microsoft office
• 10-15 years

What You Bring

-Expert knowledge of MEP/S/C/L disciplines. -Availability to travel to assist Project Managers in the field up to 2-3 times a month. -Highly proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. -In-depth understanding of building codes and energy conservation codes. -Illinois license with self-certification certificate for the City of Chicago. -Ability to excel in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. -Experience with industrial, office, and retail new construction and interior alterations. -Experience as Director of Operations on prototypical projects is preferred. -10-15 years of experience within the architecture industry. -Capability to work independently in a remote/hybrid setting. -Licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota with NCARB reciprocity.

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Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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